Fitness and exercise-enhancing tablet containing protein isolate

a technology of protein isolate and tablet, which is applied in the field of health foods, can solve the problems of bulky and difficult to carry convenience health and fitness foods, difficult to eat, and significant demands on the body, and achieve the effects of boosting the energy level of exercisers, being convenient to carry, and being easy to inges
US20090226542A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-09-10CRESTA ANDREA K
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
CRESTA ANDREA K
Publication Date
2009-09-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract

An exercise-enhancing food tablet, preferably a hard or chewable candy or mint, is disclosed for enhancing exercise and physical fitness when ingested before, during, and / or after exercise. The edible tablet includes a mixture of carbohydrate and protein, the protein portion being between 20% and 40% of the mixture by weight, and preferably between 25% and 33% of the mixture by weight. The protein portion is preferably whey protein, but can be any combination of whey protein, soy protein, and pea protein. The carbohydrate portion of the mixture is preferably 85% dextrose and 15% fructose, but can be any combination of dextrose, maltodextrin, fructose, and sucrose. In preferred embodiments, sodium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, and / or caffeine are also included. The tablets can also include a flavoring, such as spearmint, peppermint, or fruit flavoring. In preferred embodiments the tablets weigh substantially 2 grams, and an adult serving is eight tablets.
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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 253,992 entitled “FITNESS AND EXERCISE-ENHANCING TABLET CONTAINING PROTEIN ISOLATE,” filed Oct. 19, 2008, herein incorporated by reference.

[0002] U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 253,992 is entitled to the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Number 61 / 017,576 entitled “EXERCISE-ENHANCING MINT / HARD CANDY CONTAINING PROTEIN”, filed Dec. 29, 2007, herein incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] This invention relates to health foods, and more particularly to fitness and exercise-enhancing foods in tablet form.BACKGROUND

[0004] Exercise can be enjoyable, and provides many well known benefits for the health and well being of exercisers. However, exercise places significant demands on the body by consuming energy and stressing muscles. Proper nutritional support can be of significant help in prolonging exercise and increasing its benefits ...

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